News on Potato Storage from Europe

July 28, 2020

It’s going to be a potato harvest with plenty of clods…

Throughout last spring we were dealing with historically poor soil structure in Western Europe, with clods as hard as concrete. Will harvests of potato and onion reflect this? The chances of that seem high, so what can you do to keep clods out of your storage?

July 15, 2020

NEPG: Slight rise in European potato acreage, uncertain outlook for markets

The North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimates that the area for consumption potatoes in North-Western Europe increased with 0,5% compared with last year and is estimated at 621,148 hectares.

July 09, 2020

Restrain sprout suppressor approved in Germany

The German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has approved the ethylene-based sprout suppressor Restrain as a safe crop protection product with immediate effect. The approval applies to the treatment of potatoes (for both domestic consumption and starch production), onions, garlic, shallots, propagating material, and tomatoes.

May 28, 2020

INTERPOM 2020 on New Trade Show Days

Theme: ‘Let’s connect the potato chain in the post-coronavirus world’. 2020 will go down in history as 'the year of the coronavirus pandemic'.

En Castilla y León se espera que la superficie de patata ocupe este año cerca de 18.000 hectáreas.

May 25, 2020

Castilla y León: El sector de la patata asume el reto de una campaña llena de incógnitas.

Los posibles efectos del coronavirus en el mercado durante el segundo semestre del año y la prohibición de uso del CIPC en la fase de conservación, marcan una nueva campaña de patata repleta de interrogantes que pueden poner en riesgo la rentabilidad de un cultivo que requiere de elevadas inversiones por parte de agricultores, almacenistas y cooperativas.

May 01, 2020

The Future of UK Potato Storage Research

AHDB’s announcement that it is consulting on the future of the Sutton Bridge Crop Research Station, and on potato storage research more broadly, should worry every potato grower in this country.

March 20, 2020

Cella reivindica las virtudes de su patata

Aunque hay menos producción en los últimos años, la apuesta por la calidad de un producto adorado en toda la provincia de Teruel sigue intacta.

February 24, 2020

NEPG: 'Potato season 2020/21 will be challenging'

Over the last years, the area for consumption potatoes has been increased with 6,5 % in the 5 leading potato countries. If there is an increase again this year, combined with an average yield the balance between demand and supply could lead to...

February 11, 2020

Aviko Potato starts to pay more for long storage

Aviko Potato starts to pay more for long storage. A potato grower who stores his potatoes until July and qualifies for all bonuses receives € 220,- per ton.

February 09, 2020

AHDB warns UK potato growers not to use CIPC at 2020 store loading

AHDB Potatoes warns potato growers in the United Kingdom not to use the sprout inhibitor CIPC on their 2020 potatoes, as it makes it impossible to sell them. In fact ALL European farmers should follow this advice!

Belpotato.be: Interbranch organization takes off in Belgium

January 23, 2020

Belpotato.be to become the single voice of the entire potato industry in Belgium

On January 20, the foundation deed of Belpotato.be was officially signed in Huldenberg. The composition of the Executive Board ensures that there are balances between growers, traders and processors, and between Dutch and French speakers.

January 13, 2020

Belgapom: Maximum effort required to remove CIPC from potato storage sheds

Entering a new era in potato storage: Belgapom has formulated its position on how to handle chlorpropham as of the 2020 harvest.

SoilEssentials now reseller 7Sense wireless irrigation sensor and their temperature & humidity sensor system

November 21, 2019

SoilEssentials now reseller of the wireless irrigation sensor and the T & RH monitoring system of 7Sense

The Scottish precision farming pioneers SoilEssentials announces collaboration with Norwegian company 7Sense, to be the UK’s reseller of their smart, wireless temperature & humidity sensor monitoring system and their reliable, waterproof irrigation sensor

LAMMA LAUNCH FOR HAITH'S STORE LOADER PRO

November 20, 2019

Haith Group Store Loader PRO to be launched at LAMMA 2020

Haith Group will be unveiling its new Store Loader PRO at LAMMA 2020. The specialist vegetable handling and processing machinery manufacturer has incorporated several innovations into its latest store loading machine.

November 12, 2019

Tolsma-Grisnich has a new dealership in Spain

As of August 1, 2019 Tolsma-Grisnich, with residence in Emmeloord, the Netherlands has started a cooperation with José Bernad Refrigeration, with residence in Albacete, Spain, to explore the Spanish Agrofood market.

November 03, 2019

Dewulf shows potato harvesters, planters at Agritechnica 2019

Dewulf, full-liner in machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops will show seven machines at its stand at Agritechnica 2019. They range from soil cultivation to planting and from harvesting to storage.

October 30, 2019

Crop Systems to show improved SmartStor storage controller at British Potato (BP2019)

UK Storage systems provider Crop Systems Limited is adding new features to its SmartStor® controller, which will help users reduce storage costs, while improving their ability to manage stores remotely on mobile devices. See it at BP2019!

October 29, 2019

C. Meijer BV: 'There's a constant need for new potato varieties, also for French fries.'

Willem in 't Anker, C. Meijer BV, Rilland: 'There's a constant need for new potato varieties, also for French fries.'

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